1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1997 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mazda 929 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | 929 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |